Male fertility is extremely vital for men to impregnate a woman. However, male fertility has been linked to several myths that will be covered within this article. It is vital to separate facts from myths as this can either save or endanger one’s health or life.

Sex and Sperm Myths

Probably, the most common misconception that surrounds male fertility is frequent sex and masturbation can result to sperm supply depletion. This is simply not true. In fact, having frequent sex entails many health benefits. The recurrence of sexual intercourse or recurrent ejaculation does not decrease sperm count. Even if, a man lose all his sexual sensations or sexual functions as an effect of injury to the spinal cord normal sperm count is still there.

Closely Related Myths

Rear entry or better known as “Doggy” style sex position can impregnate a woman easily. The ability for a woman to conceive does not rely on sexual position, even standing position can make a woman pregnant. Sexual positions are there for variations and better simulations.

Low sperm count cannot impregnate a woman. There is a significant difference between low sperm count and poor quality sperm. In fact, this contrary to the popular belief that men having low sperm count cannot make a woman pregnant. As long as the quality of sperm is good, it will make through the final stage uniting with the woman’s egg in the ovary. On the other hand, there are men with higher sperm count but not able to promote fertilization. Sperms having two tails or heads and sperm with an oversized head, or sperms with irregular shapes will not be able to fertilize the egg.

Viagra helps increase sperm count. Viagra and other prescribed medication such as Levitra and Cialis are intended for a man to achieve and maintain erection, and not for improving or increasing sperm count.

Tongkat Ali, Qigong and other traditional Chinese medicine help achieve better potency. These medicines may help enhance or improve male fertility but may not be effective for some people.

The bigger penis size means better sperm count. Penis size has nothing to do with male fertility, and that means, bigger penis size do not guarantee impregnation, but pleasure perhaps.

Couples who do not have a child means the woman is infertile. Probably, this is the most popular myth when it comes to couples who are able to have a child. Keep in mind, it is not only women who is infertile, sometimes it is the man as sperms do not get the egg fertilized. Research found that around 30 percent of couples seeking medical help for pregnancy purposes, the issue is male infertility. Hence, anyone reading this who are on the same situation, consult a medical professional to be diagnosed and be guided accordingly.

The Truth

Wearing tight pants and underwear can destroy the sperms. This is one is true, but it is not enough to be consider as a birth control. The internal temperature of the body can reach up to 98 degrees Fahrenheit, which is too hot for sperm production. Probably, this is the main reason why the testicles are hanging and not inside the body as an internal part. Research have found there is a decrease in sperm production on men wearing tight pants and underwear. However, not all men show the same results. Normal sperm count is around 20 million sperms or more.

Poor health and diet can destroy or deter sperm production easily. It takes 100 days for a sperm to develop fully.

Deficiency in selenium may cause male infertility as it is required for proper shape formation of the sperm as well as maintain sperm count. Selenium’s antioxidant property protects sperm cells from high-fat contents.

Taking manganese supplements along with vitamin C and foods rich in proteins is highly recommended. However, manganese competes with iron when it comes to absorption. Symptoms of the deficiency in manganese include congenital malformation, sterility, testicular degeneration, increased in epididymis, low sperm count, and low sex drive.

It is quite common for men to have a deficit in zinc. Zinc is vital for the healthy sperm production and cell division. In fact, zinc is considered as the most crucial trace of mineral with regards to male sexual fitness. Zinc is vital for testicle growth, testosterone metabolism, production of sperm, increase sperm count and motility, and reduce excessive estrogen in male reproductive tissue. It is estimated that approximately 5mg of zinc is lost upon ejaculation.

Herbs like Radix Ginseng, Ren Shen may increase testosterone levels. Additionally, Tribulus has been proven to aid in healthy sperm production, as well used to treat impotence and increase libido. In fact, Tribulus can now be found on male supplements like VigRX Plus. However, not all herbs can increase or improve male fertility. Herbs like Saw Palmetto, Echinacea and John’s Wort may affect fertility adversely.

IMPORTANT!: For recommended daily intake, consult a doctor, or nutritionist, or follow the recommended dosage as instructed by supplement manufacturer.

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Pesticides and GMO’s

In recent years, there are studies that linked various health conditions like cancers, erectile dysfunction, and infertility in both men and women to the used of pesticides. One review found that erectile dysfunction as a causal effect for infertility in men due to pesticides like Atrazine. Also, in a different study, UC Berkeley researcher and developmental endocrinologist Tyrone B. Hayes found Atrazine affected frog’s sexual development.

Moreover, what’s shocking is that one study shows for the firs time the negative effect of glyphosate(an active ingredient of Monsanto’s herbicides sprayed on genetically modified crops) on reproductive development of male offspring from dams treated with it. The researchers conclude;

We conclude that the exposure promotes behavioral changes and histological and endocrine problems in reproductive parameters and these changes are reflected by a hypersecretion of androgens and increased gonadal activity, sperm production, and libido.

In another study conducted by Friends of the Earth Europe found people from all over Europe both in EU and none EU countries have glyphosate residues in their urine. With all these research findings and possibly more research out there that haven’t published, yet it’s a good idea to avoid genetically modified or engineered food products. However, the majority of the packaged food products sold in major supermarkets contained some degree of genetically modified ingredients. It may be impossible to avoid GMO totally, but try to minimize exposure whenever you can.

The best way to minimize GMO exposure is to buy fresh produced from local organic farmers. Avoid as much processed foods and even using vegetable oils like canola and soybean oils as these are heavily modified genetically, plus vegetable oils are not suitable for cooking although it has been sold in the mainstream market today.

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